Dear Diary.
We were seeing a moment of tension, here in South Carolina, I cannot help saying that I am concerned with the result that this moment will develop, but I cannot say how much it is necessary for the well-being of our colonies.
For months I have noticed an unreasonable exploitation of the British crown, which charges us high fees and taxes, but which does not convert these taxes into improvements for our society. On the contrary, the crown refuses to organize the colony, to promote laws and even to promote the success of our stay in America, as a result, South Carolina is in a constant moment of disorganization and corruption between everything and all the elements and inhabitants of this colony.
This irresponsibility of the British crown in relation to South Carolina, makes us, the colonists, to regulate the system of taxes and taxes that we are submitted. We will not pay for something you do not consider worthy. Although I acknowledge that I have a cultural duty to England, my moral values cry out that this charge is illegal, unfair and abusive and must be combated, even if it creates a conflict between the colony and Britain.
J. E.
Answer: A. United League, GMD, CCP
Explanation:
Tongmenghui or The United League in English was founded in 1905 by Sun Yat-sen and others as a result of a merger between different Chinese revolutionary groups and was formed with the aim of ending the Chinese Empire and initiating a republican government that would be fairer on its people.
The Guomindang (GMD) or Kuomintang as it is popularly known, was the successor to the United League and was originally founded in 1912 by Sun Yat-sen but was dissolved the following year before being reformed in 1919. After being expelled from mainland China in 1949, they took over Taiwan and governed it as a single party state until 1986. They remain a strong opposition party there today.
The CCP or the Chinese Communist Party is the current governing and only main party in the People's Republic of China. Founded in 1921 by Chen Duxiu and Li Dazhao, they endured several hardships under the GMD but under the leadership of Mao Zedong finally won the Chinese Civil War in 1949 and expelled the GMD from mainland China.
The powerful nations of Europe were ready to formally expand their empires into Asia and Africa. Known as New Imperialism, this desire for expansion was motivated by many things, not the least of which were the promise of economic growth, the sting of national rivalries, and a sense of moral superiority.
